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Use this software in a well-lit room, staying a good distance away from the monitor or TV screen to not overtax your eyes. Take breaks of 10 to 20 minutes every hour, and do not play when you are tired or short on sleep. Prolonged use or playing too close to the monitor or television screen may cause a decline in visual acuity.

In rare instances, stimulation from strong light or flashing when staring at a monitor or television screen can cause temporary muscular convulsions or loss of consciousness for some people. If you experience any of these symptoms, consult a doctor before playing this game. If you experi-ence any dizziness, nausea, or motion-sickness while playing this game, stop the game immedi-ately. Consult a doctor when any discomfort continues.

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Do not write or attach labels to either side of the discs.

Store the discs in their original case after playing. Do not store the discs in a hot or humid location.

Virtua TennisTM 2009 game discs contain software for use on a personal computer. Please do not play the discs on an ordinary CD player, as this may damage the headphones or speakers.

VIOLENCE BAD LANGUAGE

FEAR SEXUAL CONTENT

DRUGS DISCRIMINATION GAMBLING

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Thank you for purchasing Virtua Tennis™ 2009. Be sure to read this software manual thoroughly before you start playing.

CONTENTSCONTENTS

INSTALLATION .....................................................2

BASIC CONTROLS ..............................................3

GETTING STARTED .............................................7

WORLD TOUR ......................................................9

COURT GAMES ..................................................14

MY VT .................................................................16

CUSTOMER SUPPORT .....................................17

WARRANTY ........................................................17

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INSTALLATIONINSTALLATIONBefore you can play Virtua Tennis 2009 you need to install it onto your computer. To do this, insert the Virtua Tennis 2009 DVD into your computer’s DVD-ROM drive. After a short while, the installation program will automatically run and you will be guided by on-screen instructions. Follow the instructions to install the game to your hard drive. If the install program does not run automatically you can run the Setup program by entering My Computer and double-clicking on the DVD-ROM drive that Virtua Tennis 2009 is inserted in. Then double-click the Setup.exe program.

Virtua Tennis 2009 requires Direct X10.0 or above to be installed on your computer. There is an option to install this during installation of the game if you don’t already have it installed.

Each time you wish to play Virtua Tennis 2009 you will need to insert the DVD into your computer’s DVD-ROM drive. You can start the game via the Start Menu.

LAUNCHER SCREENLAUNCHER SCREENOnce the game is installed and you choose to run it you will see the launcher. You can choose to confi gure the video settings and controls or run the game.

The video settings will allow you to select the screen resolution the game runs in and the game quality settings. Increasing the quality settings may affect the performance of the game; if you fi nd this is the case we suggest you lower the quality settings fi rst and then reduce the resolution if required. The launcher will remember your video settings so you only need to do this the fi rst time you play. Before you run the game make sure you have any controllers you wish to use connected to your computer.

Start the game by clicking the “Play” button with your mouse.

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BASIC CONTROLSBASIC CONTROLSThe following controls are used in this game. Note that key assignments can be changed via Options (p.7).

*Change View: Used only for Singles match played by a single player.*Instruct Partner: Used only for Doubles match.

MENU CONTROLS GAME CONTROLS (DEFAULT)

Cursor Keys Highlight menu item

Change option

Move player/

Direction of Shot

Z Not Used Top Spin

X Not Used Slice

C Not Used Lob

V Not Used Change View*

Shift Key Not Used Instruct Partner*

Enter Key Open Main Menu / Select Pause

Delete Key Back/Return Not Used

Esc Key Quit Game Not Used

BASIC TECHNIQUESBASIC TECHNIQUES SERVINGSERVING

●❶ Use the cursor keys to set your start position and press a shot key to begin the Serve Gauge.

●❷ Hold the cursor keys in the direction you wish to serve. Take care as holding it too long will cause the ball to fault.

●❸ Press one of the shot keys again so that the Serve Gauge stops on Max. The closer it is to Max, the stronger the serve will be.

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SHOT TYPESSHOT TYPESTop Spin (Normal Shot)A top spin shot is a faster shot with a forward spin (vertical spin).

Slice (Defensive Shot)A slice shot is a shot with a backspin. The ball moves slower than a top spin shot and it also bounces lower.

LobA lob shot is used to hit the ball over and behind the opponent. This is a good option if your opponent is closer to the net.

●❶ Approach the Ball

As the ball is returned by your opponent, try to anticipate where it will arrive in your own court and run quickly to that position. Your shot type and footing will vary depending on your position relative to the ball.

Press the shot key to start your swing. The length of time between starting your swing and hitting the ball will determine the shot's power. Additionally, the shot type will vary depending on the shot key used.

●➋ Press the Shot key

After pressing the shot key, use the cursor keys to determine the shot’s direction. The direction will become more extreme the longer you hold the key.

●➌ Set the Direction

RETURNING SHOTSRETURNING SHOTS

LobTop Spin

Slice

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●➋ Anticipate the ball’s arrival and swing early

Position yourself where the ball will arrive and start your swing early to build a more powerful shot. Take care, for if you fail to predict the ball’s arrival correctly, your shot will be weak.

Good

A well anticipated ball is met by a powerful swing

Bad

Poor anticipation leads to a weak return or missed shots

If you're positioned such that the ball reaches you before it bounces, you can automatically volley it back. High balls sent over your head can be smashed back into the opponent's court.

Smash

If your opponent is near the baseline, hit a slice shot, and aim for the front of the opponent’s court. This allows you to return a Drop Shot that falls close to the net.

Drop Shot

If you can’t reach the ball in time, press the top spin button for a running shot. The momentum will cause you to lose your footing, and the shot will be weak, but the ball will be returned.

Running Shot

SIMPLE CONTROLS FOR SUPERIOR PLAYSIMPLE CONTROLS FOR SUPERIOR PLAY

Hitting Hard-Shots●➊ Aim for the peak of the bounce

By aiming for the ball while at the peak of its bounce (high shot point), you can return it with greater force.

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Give strategic instructions to your COM partner during doubles matches. Press the Shift key to switch between the positions below. These are displayed at the top left of the screen.

Try to keep one player in each half of the court. Shots aimed towards the center of the opponent's court will cause both players to move inwards leaving the sidelines open. Return shots with no directional input will naturally tend towards the center court.

TIPS ON DOUBLES

INSTRUCTING A COM DOUBLES PARTNERINSTRUCTING A COM DOUBLES PARTNER

BASELINE Back of court (defensive)NORMAL Regular positionNET PLAY Front of court (offensive)

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GETTING STARTEDGETTING STARTEDPress the Enter key at the Title Screen to bring up the Main Menu and select one of the following modes:

■■ WORLD WORLD TOURTOUR

Create and develop your own player character and enter competitions all around the world to climb up the ranking.

■■ PLAY PLAYPlay a quick-game with your desired game settings, using famous professional tennis players.

■■ My VT My VT View your medals and records.

■■ OPTIONS OPTIONSChange your game settings. See the following Options section for details.

OPTIONSOPTIONSThe following features are available when you access the Options screen:

Controller Modify key assignments.

Audio Adjust the volume level of the background music and sound effects as well as changing the umpire’s voice.

Video Adjust the brightness of the game from here.

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MATCH SETTINGSMATCH SETTINGSYou can make edits to the following match settings before you play a quick game (via Play from Main Menu). When you are fi nished with the editing, select READY to proceed to the next screen.

■■ GAME MODE GAME MODEChoose from Exhibition (Single Match), Tournament, Arcade and Games (see Court Games for details on p.14).

■■ TYPE TYPE Select Singles or Doubles match.

■■ PLAYERS PLAYERSSelect the number of human players participating in the match.

■■ COURT COURTChoose a court location. You can unlock new locations by purchasing court passes in World Tour (p.9).

■■ GAMES GAMESAdjust the number of games (typically six) in a single set.

■■ SETS SETSAdjust the maximum number of sets (typically three for Women’s and fi ve for Men’s) to decide the match.

■■ TIEBREAKS TIEBREAKSTurning Tiebreaks on will force the match to go into a Tiebreak game if both players reach the maximum number of games in a set.

■■ SERVER SERVERYou can choose to have the server always serve from the Top, Bottom or Random end of the court.

■■ AI AIAdjust the performance level of your computer opponents. There are fi ve diffi culty levels within the game.

Note that the last fi ve settings listed above are displayed when RULES is selected from the initial menu. (Not all settings are available in all modes.)

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WORLD TOURWORLD TOURStart your own career in Tennis. Train, develop and style your own player, ready to travel the world entering tournaments and moving up the world rankings to become No.1.

WORLD TOUR PLAYERSWORLD TOUR PLAYERSSelect an empty slot to begin a new game or select an existing player slot to load a previously saved World Tour game.

STARTING UPSTARTING UP CREATING NEW PLAYERSCREATING NEW PLAYERS

●❶ Enter a name for your player with the keyboard.

❷ At the SPT Player Registration screen, choose a Men’s Tour or a Women’s Tour and confi rm.

●❸ Choose one of the preset models from the Custom Player screen and then use the following customisation options to create your unique player character:

DOB Enter the date of birth (age) of your player.

Face Edit eye colour, face, eye, nose and mouth shape.

Head Choose hair, eyebrow and beard styles and colours.

BodyChange your player’s height, weight and dominant hand.

PostureChoose your player’s standing posture and hitting forms.

●❹ Select Ready and confi rm to proceed to the set up of your Home location (see next page).

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HOME LOCATIONHOME LOCATIONChoose a location on the globe to set up your Home Base, which will act as your tactical headquarters throughout your career. Rotate the globe with the cursor keys and press the ENTER key to confi rm its location.

GLOBAL MAPGLOBAL MAPThe following information is displayed while the global map is displayed and during other menu screens you will access from the global map.

Current Season

Current Week

Status Box

Current ranking, Stamina Gauge and Prize Money will be displayed.

Stamina Gauge:

Your player will be unable to perform at their best level when the Stamina Gauge is low. Pushing a player when they are fatigued can lead to injuries so make sure you give your player a rest.

HOMEHOMEPress F1 to immediately display your Home on the global map to access the Home screen. From here you can check the tour calendar and access the other options to manage your game. Note that to make changes or view options (see facing page), fi rst you must highlight one of the options and then press the ENTER key.

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■■ CALENDAR CALENDARCheck your schedule for the entire year. Press the cursor key (left or right) to display events of previous and upcoming months.

■■ REST REST

Select the level of rest to take from Energy Drink (Instant), Home Rest (a week) and Vacation (two weeks). Note that a fee is charged when you take an Energy Drink or a Vacation.

■■ GEAR GEARChange your clothes and sports accessories. New items can be bought in the Tennis Store (p.13), all to make sure you look your best on court.

■■ CAREER CAREERTROPHIESTROPHIES

See how many career milestones you’ve achieved by winning specifi ed events and matches.

■■ FRIENDS FRIENDSCheck your list of friends to fi nd a doubles partner for your next match.

TRAININGTRAININGYou can improve your skills and also defi ne your character’s Play Style by completing the training sessions in the Tennis Academy. You will practice a broad range of techniques here, including Ground Strokes, Footwork & Technique and Serve & Volley.

TENNIS ACADEMYTENNIS ACADEMYThe academy provides a center for the player to learn new techniques and acquire useful skills. Select Training from the menu (on the left), then select an area you’d like to improve your game in (Ground Strokes, Footwork & Technique and Serve & Volley) to display the challenges offered to you. To change your character’s ability, select Playstyles and choose a style that best suits your game.

Experience Points System:By completing a number of training or court games, the three sections of skills that appear in the Tennis Academy screen (while Training is selected) should start to fi ll up (in orange, red and purple) which represents how much experience you’ve accumulated from your workouts. Once the experience bar fi lls up to the top of each box, you’re allowed to change your character’s Play Style.

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Changing Play Styles:Additional styles can be unlocked by completing Tennis Academy missions.

TRAINING GAMESTRAINING GAMESA variety of surreal challenges will be available on the global map, which help you improve your game skills. As you advance, the game will become harder and the number of games offered will increase. See p.14 for details of each game.

PLAYER RANKPLAYER RANKYour character has a player rank, which can be increased by winning certain matches.To check where you are placed in the ranking chart, press the F4 key while the global map is displayed. When you start a new tour in the first season, you’ll start from the very bottom, ranked 100th of the Amateur Ranking. To move up to the Professional level you must reach the final of the season finals.

Common Keys

ENTER - ConfirmF1 – HOMEF3 – Calendar F4 - Ranking

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COMPETITIONSCOMPETITIONSA wide selection of Singles, Doubles and mini-game competitions are scheduled throughout the year. The ranking determines which competitions can be entered. However, you may receive a rare invitation to join tournaments or matches as you advance through the tour schedule. Please note that entry into a competition will occupy one week of the tour schedule.

MATCHESMATCHESThere are Practice Matches initiated by your Tennis Academy coach and Charity Matches to make money for charity by wearing specifi c items of clothing.

TENNIS STORETENNIS STOREWhen you have earned your share of prize money by winning competitions, access the Tennis Store from the global map to give your character a little makeover to make him/her look like a champion. Shop items you’ll fi nd at the store include rackets, shoes, apparel, court passes and more.

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COURT GAMESCOURT GAMES

ALIEN ATTACK

Return the ball and attack incoming aliens before they reach the barricade. This exercise helps build powerful and accurate return ground strokes.

AVALANCHE

Catch the fruit, but keep out of the path of the giant cascading tennis balls. Fast and careful footwork is required to succeed in this game.

BLOCK BUSTER

Hit blocks on the other side to eliminate them. The ball will bounce back so keep the volley alive to increase your score. Note that some blocks require multiple hits to be removed.

COUNT MANIA

Aim at the numbered areas in the correct order to complete the game. This is a great exercise to improve your returns near the net.

COURT CURLING

Hit the curling stones into the target zones using a limited number of shots in various stone arrangements. Note that the multiplayer game will be played in turn-base style.

The following court games are available during World Tour mode as well as quick match modes you can start via Play.

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DRUM TOPPLE

Topple the oil drums stacked on the other side to knock down the red oil drums to the ground. If you need to work on your power strokes, this is an excellent exercise to practice them in.

MEAT DEFENDER

Tasty meat chops are on the court for the crocodiles at the far end. But you must stop them by returning your shots to the crocs to scare them off.

PIN CRUSHER

Knock down the bowling pins on the other side of the court with your serve. The game will be played like regular bowling so try aiming the ball at the precise point to earn your strikes.

PIRATE WARS

Return the balls the pirate ships fi re to eliminate them. But watch out for the cannon balls they fi re, which could harm you. Accuracy in your volley will be tested in this exercise.

POT SHOT

Try to pot the pool balls by serving the cue ball. First adjust the position of the player by moving left and right, then set the angle of your shot.

SHOPPING DASH

Grab all of the shopping bags that appear on the court while avoiding the giant tennis balls. This is a good game to improve your footwork on the court.

ZOO FEEDER

Return the foods that are thrown by the zookeeper to feed the animals on the other side of the court. Note that not every food will satisfy their tummy.

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MY VTMY VTMy VT is accessed directly from the Main Menu, and allows you to view information on all of your medals and records in various game modes of Virtua Tennis 2009.

■■ MEDALS MEDALSMedals will be awarded for setting various statistical milestones. Challenge yourself to earn as much as you can!

■■ RECORDS RECORDSFind all of your overall play records and career records of your World Tour characters.

All trademarks used herein are under license from their respective owners.

This software uses fonts produced by FONTWORKS Inc. FONTWORKS, and fontnames are trademarks or registered trademarks of FONTWORKS Inc.

SPECIAL THANKSSPECIAL THANKSWith special thanks to the following:

Kumagai-san and the AM3 team for the player model creations and their continued design support. 19 Entertainment.BEST, Graham Cross and Sam Duvall.CAA, Allon Khakshouri and Lowell Taub.dh management and Gavin Versi.IMG and IMG’s Matthew Primack and Carl Lawrence.ITF and Sebastian Dietze.Octagon and Kelly Wolf.Ron Angle (Photos).Richard Jacques (Music).

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CUSTOMER SUPPORT/WARRANTYCUSTOMER SUPPORT/WARRANTY

WARRANTY: SEGA Europe Limited warrants to the original buyer of this Game (subject to the limitation set out below), that this Game will perform under normal use substantially as described in the accompanying manual for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of fi rst purchase. This limited warranty gives you specifi c rights, and you may also have statutory or other rights under your local jurisdiction which remain unaffected.

WARRANTY LIMITATION: This warranty shall not apply if this Game is used in a business or commercial manner and/or if any defect or fault result from your (or someone acting under your control or authority) fault, negligence, accident, abuse, virus, misuse or modifi cation of the Game after purchase

WARRANTY CLAIM: If you discover a problem with this Game within the warranty period, you should return the Game together with a copy of the original sales receipt, packaging and accompanying documentation with an explanation of the diffi culty you are experiencing either to the retailer from where you bought the game or call the technical support section (details set out in this manual) who will provide you with the relevant details for returns. The retailer or Sega will either repair or replace the Game at their option. Any replacement Game will be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period or ninety (90) days from receipt of the replacement Game, whichever is longer. If for any reason the Game cannot be repaired or replaced, you will be entitled to receive an amount up to the price you paid for the Game. The foregoing (repair, replacement or the price you paid for the Game) is your exclusive remedy.

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